Gargoyles (1994–1996): Season 2, Episode 45 - The Gathering: Part 2 - full transcript

Auberon has come for the child. Owen gives last minute advice to Xanatos and promptly leaves. Xanatos and Fox fight for their child, but their helpless against Auberon. Goliath and his clan arrive, he doesn't believe children should be separated from their parents, so he fights along side Xanatos against Auberon, even that isn't enough. A secret is revealed, as an ally comes forth to stand against Auberon, but it will take something special stop Auberon's quest.

GOLIATH:
One thousand years ago,

superstition
and the sword ruled.

It was a time of darkness.

It was a world of fear.

It was the age of gargoyles.

Stone by day,

warriors by night.

(GUTTURAL SCREAM)

We were betrayed by the humans
we had sworn to protect,

frozen in stone
by a magic spell

for a thousand years.



Now, here in Manhattan,

the spell is broken

and we live again!

(DEEP GROWL)

We are Defenders of the Night.

We are gargoyles!

NARRATOR:
Previously onGargoyles...

BROOKLYN: Welcome back!

BROADWAY: You’re finally home!

TITANIA: You see me
as I really am, child.

Titania, Queen of Avalon.

The boy must be taken
to Avalon

where he can be
properly trained
in his mystical heritage.

No! You can’t have him!



OBERON: Sleep!

(CRASHING)

I am through
playing games, mortal.

I will not be denied!

It looks like
the whole city’s asleep.

Oberon’s handiwork.
It must be.

He’s that powerful,
and we’re taking him on?

Why are we risking
our necks to help Xanatos?

I know the pain of being
separated from my child.

I would not wish it
on my worst enemy.

You’ve had
quite an influence.

It’s mutual.

(GRUNTING)

I want the child!

And I will have it!

(GRUNTING)

This Oberon is like
a force of nature.

Let’s just hope that
Owen left us with enough
defenses to weather the storm.

BROADWAY: Whoa.

Looks like we’ve got
bigger problems than we thought.

I think we’d better hurry.

You dare defy
the Lord of Avalon?

Then feel
the power of my wrath!

(SCREAMING)

The force field’s
barely holding!

(SCREAMING)

Is it my imagination,
or is Oberon getting smaller?

Of course! Owen said it!
"Energy is energy."

And even Oberon must have
limits to his.

If we can get Oberon away
from the force field

and make him
use up his energy,

we have a chance.

What else
did Owen tell you?

That Oberon is
vulnerable to iron.

(OBERON SCREAMING)

XANATOS:
Let’s see how vulnerable.

(STRUGGLING)
You are merely
delaying the inevitable.

You gird mechanical men
in iron?

Clever, but not
nearly clever enough.

(SCREAMS)

Oberon!
We know your intent.

And we will not
permit its success.

I thought those creatures
were your enemies.

Never look a gift
Gargoyle in the mouth.

Anything to keep Oberon
burning up energy.

What is this child
to you, Goliath?

He is not of your kind.

No matter.
It is wrong to take
an innocent child

from its parents.

I am Lord Oberon!

I judge
what is right and wrong!

(GRUNTS)

Oberon, you decreed
that your magic will not
hurt me or my clan.

My decrees
are mine to interpret.

Gotcha, buddy.

(SCREAMS)

(MOANS)

Oberon’s magic can’t defend
against this iron.

Then let’s give him
a haircut!

(STRUGGLING GRUNTS)

Be gone, mechanical pests!

(ALL STRUGGLING)

We’ll get you out!

Now what?

Forgive me if this question
is indelicate, sir,

but you hate
your son-in-law

and your daughter tried
to steal your business.

Why are you risking our lives
to help them?

Oberon is after
my grandson, Vogel.

This is family business.

Understood, sir.

Launch the cybots.

(STRUGGLING)

We can’t take
much more of this!

We’ll take
whatever he throws at us

and come back for more
if that will help my grandson!

Distract him!

(GRUNTS) You are not
the only stone figures
which can come to life.

(ROARS)

(SCREAMS)

Get off of me, rockhead!

GOLIATH: Angela!

Worry about yourself, Goliath.

OBERON: I will stand
for no more meddling.

(GOLIATH GRUNTS)

You actually saved him.

He could be useful
if he wakes up.

It’s incredible
how often that move works.

(GRUNTING)

(BEEPING)

It’s working!

The energy net is sapping
Oberon’s strength!

You’re a genius, sir.

(OBERON SCREAMING)

Anger clouds my judgment.

I grow weary
of this battle.

Let frozen rain be your bane!

The rotors have frozen!
We’re going down.

Prepare for impact.

Excellent piloting, sir.

I failed him.

I failed him.

It’s not over yet.

You’ve given them a chance.

He went beneath the building.

And the force field
stops at ground level!

No man-made lightning rod
can match the power of Oberon.

XANATOS: So much for Owen’s
security measures.

All our defenses,

and he just keeps coming.

But you’re
standing up to him.

He’s after my son.

We haven’t always seen
eye to eye, David,

but I have never been prouder
to be your father.

Thanks, Pop.

Whatever happens, thanks.

I want the boy
and I want him now.

This is my home.

I’ll have to insist
that you go.

Leave this place, Oberon.

You have
no claim here.

I’ll leave soon enough...

with the child!

(SCREAMING)

(GROANS)

I am vulnerable to iron.

You have hurt me.

Hurting me was a mistake.

(GASPS)

-ANGELA: Cold... So cold...
-BROOKLYN: I can’t breathe...

(ROARS)

This altercation is over!

(MOANS)

(HEAVY SIGH)

Finally, all the nuisances
have been eliminated.

OWEN: I’m afraid, My Lord...

there’s one nuisance left.

Do you think a stone fist
will stop me, human?

Owen.

I knew you’d come back.

It was against
my better judgment,

Mr. Xanatos, I assure you.

(SIGHS)

Nevertheless...

PUCK: (STRESSES) Here’s Puck!

So my servant Puck

ignores our summons,
to serve a human.

I know
what you’re thinking,

"How the mighty
have fallen..."

But I can explain.

Owen has all sorts
of hidden talents.

I am uninterested
in your explanation.

Stand aside

or suffer the consequences.

But it’s such
a good explanation.

And I brought visual aids.

Once upon a time,

I spotted Queen Titania

posing as the human,
Anastasia.

(GRUNTS)

You dare attack me.

Don’t interrupt.
I’m on a roll!

I was intrigued.

What was so special
about these mortals

that would make the queen
tarry among them?

I decided to join the employ
of Anastasia’s husband Renard

in order to find out.

(GRUNTS)

But who to be?

What role
should the Puck play?

And that’s when I noticed
one Preston Vogel,

the stiffest and...
(CLEARS THROAT)

...most wooden mortal
on the face of the earth.

(GROANS)

The trickster has played
many parts over the millennia,

but never that
of straight man.

I determined to out-Vogel
Vogel and created...

Owen Burnett.

(STRUGGLING)

I loved being Owen,

but I hated working
for Anastasia and Renard.

Sweet kids, but boring.

I much preferred
their daughter Fox

and her then-boyfriend
David Xanatos.

They were many things,
but never dull.

(GRUNTS)

The truth is,
we made quite a team.

I couldn’t resist revealing
myself to Xanatos

and offering him
this delightful choice:

one wish from the Puck...

or a lifetime of service
from Owen.

He chose Owen.

(BREATHING HARD)

I can see his choice
impressed you, Puck.

So much so that you side
with this human

against your lord and master.

Not if
you don’t make me!

Can’t you forget
about the kid

and put off the Gathering
for a few more centuries?

I’m sure we’ll be happy
to report to Avalon by then.

Oberon does not compromise.

(SCREAMS) Oberon commands!

Titania!

Let us conclude
this business,

so that we may return home.

As you wish, My Lord.

It is time
to relinquish the child.

(STRESSING)
Over my dead body.

As you wish.

(MOANS)

(WEAKLY) No.

(BABY CRYING)

No!

(GASPS)

(GRUNTS)

You hurt him
with that one.

Do it again.

I... I can’t.
I’m trying.

How did
you do that?

I don’t know. I don’t know.

I just couldn’t
let him take my baby.

(STRESSING)
I have had enough!

Wait, Your Majesty.

This changes everything.

Fox’s outburst renders
this battle unnecessary.

GOLIATH:
If she can tap a talent
so woefully underdeveloped,

the child can certainly
be taught

to harness his powers here.

He needn’t go to Avalon
to realize his full potential.

He can stay
with his parents.

Frankly, it would be
less trouble for you.

Hmm...

But the Gathering has begun.

Who would train the boy
in the use of his powers?

What about him?

Yes, what about him?

I’ve got a sunny disposition

and I’m always kind to animals.

Puck would make
a fine teacher.

He wishes to stay,

and he is already
protective of the boy.

I suppose I could
give the little tyke
a few pointers.

Very well, Puck.

You have made your choice

and now you shall
live with it...

forever.

You are eternally banished
from Avalon, Puck.

Never again will you sample
its paradise.

No, wait! Not eternally!

We hereby strip you
of all your powers,

save when you are training
or protecting the boy.

-(SCREAMING)
-Such is your punishment.

So speaks Oberon.

(WEAKLY) No, please, My Lord.

Please reconsider.

I’ll do anything.

Pathetic.

Forgive me, My Lord.

You must do as you see fit.

I will stay here
with young Alexander.

(GROANS)

Come, my queen.

Never have I so badly
desired departure.

What about the city?

Everyone is still asleep.

The humans will awaken
in the morning.

And this will seem naught
but a midsummer night’s dream.

Allow me one moment more,
My Lord.

Be well, Fox.

I plan to look in
on you and Alexander
from time to time.

Must you?

Why are you angry?

Didn’t things work out
to your satisfaction?

That hardly changes
what you tried to do.

What makes you think

this isn’t exactly
what I’ve been trying to do

from the beginning?

(WHISPERS INDISTINCTIVELY)

Till we meet again.

Which for your sakes,

had better not be soon.

Is everybody in one piece?

-Yeah.
-ANGELA: Yes, I’m all right.

BROADWAY:
Uh, I’m okay.

Huh, yeah, barely.

Hey, where’s Goliath?

Our work here is done.

-XANATOS: Wait.
-What?

Without your help,

I would have lost
my son tonight.

I owe you all
a debt of gratitude

that I may never
be able to repay.

But I will try.
I promise.

And I should
trust this promise,

after all that has passed
between us?

Hmm...

Still,

I know from experience
the transforming power
of a child’s love.

And the future

is not written yet.

ANGIE:
So this is home.

Quite an island,
this Manhattan.

(CHUCKLE) Angie,
you ain’t seen nothing yet.

(THEME MUSIC PLAYING)